The Motor City Kitties just clawed their way out of the AL Central’s depths and straight into the wildcard race after bagging two out of three against the Cleveland Guardians this week! That’s what I’m talking about! They absolutely locked down a 3-0 shutout win on Thursday, with Keider Montero, Tyler Horton, and Kenley Jansen combining for the masterpiece. And get this: they shut down the Guardians without striking out a single batter. Wild, right? Now, it’s time for another massive intradivision showdown against the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox this weekend in Detroit.
Jobe’s Comeback Story is the Real Deal
All eyes are going to be on the mound for Game 122 when right-hander Jackson Jobe makes his second appearance of the season. Remember, this 24-year-old just came back from Tommy John surgery, and his first start was something else. Against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, Jobe tossed five frames of one-hit, shutout ball, walking just one and fanning four. He earned that win, and the team cruised to an 8-0 victory! His ERA is sitting pretty at 0.00, his K% is a solid 25.0, and his groundball rate is a massive 63.6 percent. This kid is throwing darts, and with the Tigers sitting at 60-61, every one of his starts means everything in this wildcard push. You gotta be buzzing to see what he does next!
Newcomb and the White Sox are a Tough Test
On the other side, the AL Central-leading ChiSox (62-58) are sending left-hander Sean Newcomb to the hill. This 33-year-old journeyman is making only his second start of the 2026 campaign. His other start? Ironically, it was against the Tigers back on June 20. He threw three perfect innings and racked up four strikeouts that day, even though the Tigers still won 4-1. Newcomb also came out of the bullpen against Detroit on May 29 in Chicago, going 2 2/3 innings of scoreless, hitless ball, giving up one walk and striking out three, with the Sox ultimately winning 4-3 in extras. Newcomb’s been a busy man with 44 appearances and a 2.66 ERA, so the Tigers know what they’re up against.
This Friday night opener is going to be electric at Comerica Park at 6:40 p.m. ET. With Jobe coming back so strong and the Tigers fighting their way into the wildcard picture, you absolutely need to tune in. And hey, while we’re buzzing about pitching, shout out to our own guys! The Seattle Mariners just pulled off a 1-0 shutout win against the New York Yankees! Talk about clutch!
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Originally reported by Bless You Boys.
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